The Split Personality Trip Report - Updated 12/16 Day 9

[irene_dsc]

Sounds like you had a magical morning in the castle! Great photos - esp since I've never done CRT, so it was fun to see!

We missed Pirates League. Oops. I love how there are grownups in there with the little kids!

Sorry to hear BOG disappointed. I guess it's more magical if you order ahead of time?

 

[cajunfan]

Sounds like you had a magical morning in the castle! Great photos - esp since I've never done CRT, so it was fun to see!

We missed Pirates League. Oops. I love how there are grownups in there with the little kids!

Sorry to hear BOG disappointed. I guess it's more magical if you order ahead of time?

We really enjoyed breakfast! I am hoping that if we try BOG at night it might be better. I do want to give it a try again. We were really hot and tired. This was the first day that was really, really hot (still not humid though!)

 

[KathyM2]

CRT looks amazing!! Especially the atmosphere...wish it wasn't so hard to get an ADR there!! I love your morning pics before breakfast..so cute how Zoe is all awake and smiley and everyone else looks...a bit tired lol.

 

[cajunfan]

CRT looks amazing!! Especially the atmosphere...wish it wasn't so hard to get an ADR there!! I love your morning pics before breakfast..so cute how Zoe is all awake and smiley and everyone else looks...a bit tired lol.

The funny thing is, we had no problem getting this ADR, and we had no problem changing it when we added Sabrina. It is pretty funny that she is so happy and everyone else was a bit "exhausted"! LOL! To be young and have that energy again!

 

[Chicago Mo]

What a great day!!! Still never have been there... Don't know if i ever will???
loved all your pictures too and glad Zoey liked HM!
SOOOOOOO Funny she was asked to the ball... the guy looks like he is on cloud nine!!!

 

[MattShiloh]

Well... looks like we are doing it again.

Lynn has gone and made the reservation today for Not-So-Scary 2016. Now just 485 days to go.

 

[Rozz]

We'll be trying BOG next year. We may get dessert only. That way, we can enjoy checking out the theming inside.

I like a traditional breakfast with scrambled eggs too. Throw in a couple of pancakes and I'm good to go!

Great photos with Cinderella! Love your top! Zoey is so precious!

 

[cajunfan]

What a great day!!! Still never have been there... Don't know if i ever will???
loved all your pictures too and glad Zoey liked HM!
SOOOOOOO Funny she was asked to the ball... the guy looks like he is on cloud nine!!!

It turned out fairly well. I suspect I will be going to breakfast at the castle again.

We'll be trying BOG next year. We may get dessert only. That way, we can enjoy checking out the theming inside.

I like a traditional breakfast with scrambled eggs too. Throw in a couple of pancakes and I'm good to go!

Great photos with Cinderella! Love your top! Zoey is so precious!

I suspect that we will try BOG again for dinner next time. I suspect it was just we were hot and tired. I honestly did not not care at the time what the placed look like as long as it was quiet, out of the sun and air conditioned! LOL!

 

[cajunfan]

Well... looks like we are doing it again.

Lynn has gone and made the reservation today for Not-So-Scary 2016. Now just 485 days to go.

Thanks for outing me Matt! Yes, I booked a trip for Oct 28, 2016 - Nov 7, 2016. We are hoping to be able to catch MNSSHP and maybe catch the very first MVMCP of the season! (fingers crossed!)

Lynn

 

[kcpinwdw]

hoping to be able to catch MNSSHP and maybe catch the very first MVMCP of the season!

My dream trip! If I am lucky I will see you there again

 

[Gracefulskinny]

Today is another Magic Kingdom day! But this morning we have to be at the park by 8 am because we have breakfast with the Princesses again

So what your saying is We were standing in the same line at the same time to get into Magic Kingdom for a pre park breakfast. This is becoming a theme. How did we not see each other?

Our server said that she would bring an extra one out. So I had both!

yay for not having to decide!

They did get some of these really cute pictures by the wishing well:

We headed to Peter Pan’s Flight from here since it was our first FP+. We all enjoyed this. Then it was onto It’s a Small World.

Just wait till you hear about this day.

 

[cajunfan]

My dream trip! If I am lucky I will see you there again

That would be AWESOME Casey! This will be a little less hectic of a trip. Looking at how the parties fall this year, we are hoping the very first MVMCP is that Sunday night before we leave.

So what your saying is We were standing in the same line at the same time to get into Magic Kingdom for a pre park breakfast. This is becoming a theme. How did we not see each other?

Probably because we were focusing on getting where we needed to be with little ones! I always kept an eye out for the stroller marker. I figured that was something I could see among the sea of people.And as for me, I was dead tired! I think I am just now getting back to my normal energy levels from the hospital stay. It took a lot more out of me than I really care to admit.

yay for not having to decide!

It really was nice to know that. I learned this is pretty much the same in any of the pay once price and pick a meal places/venues...it will come in handy on another day.

Just wait till you hear about this day.

So what you are telling me, is great minds think alike? LOL!

 

[irene_dsc]

Thanks for outing me Matt! Yes, I booked a trip for Oct 28, 2016 - Nov 7, 2016. We are hoping to be able to catch MNSSHP and maybe catch the very first MVMCP of the season! (fingers crossed!)

Lynn

Lol. Have fun planning!

 

[Gracefulskinny]

Probably because we were focusing on getting where we needed to be with little ones!

Hmm very valid point!

I always kept an eye out for the stroller marker. I figured that was something I could see among the sea of people.

Ahh that might be what did it. DH ended up flipping it down if we weren't away from the stroller or trying to find one another. I should have left it up more.

So what you are telling me, is great minds think alike? LOL!

 

[cajunfan]

Day 7 (Thursday, May14th)

So today we were supposed to go to HS and then EPCOT. That was our original plan at least. Haley was visiting with some local friends and Matt was still not up to doing a park this morning. So it was going to be me, Kim, Sabrina and Zoe this morning. After talking with Kim about what Zoe would enjoy, we had a change of plans. And my apologies in advance for not having many pictures in this installment!

Our first stop would be Magic Kingdom. In the last two days, Kim had not done a Castle photopass picture for her or Zoe (or even both together). So they were heading to do this. I was heading to the FP+ help area in the MK because I had to try to get some FP+ added. Unfortunately, I was not successful, so we would not be able to all do Soarin if we went to Epcot. That was really the only thing we still would have liked to do with Zoe.

Kim and Zoe were somewhat successful at getting a picture:









When we met up, we discussed our options, and just decided to stay at MK, and then head back to the resort early and either swim or go to Downtown Disney. At this time Sabrina decided to go shop and do more SMK so we split up. Kim and I decided to head to the new Fantasyland area to see what we could do. On our way there, we passed saw that Merida was out. So we decided to wait in line to meet her. This was the other princess that we needed to get a video of saying HI to the dog whisperer. We waited while Merida took a break and came back out. We were first in line once she would come back out, but there was a little girl on a Make a Wish Trip, so she had a private audience with Merida before we went in. I have to say, this was one of my favorite interactions. She spent lots of time with me, Kim and Zoe, and she loved doing the video for the dog whisperer.





















Once we left there, we went to see if we could ride barnstormer, but the wait was like 45 minutes. We decided to ride the train. So we took a ride completely around the park. It was a nice and relaxing ride.

We checked Barnstormer, and it was an even longer wait time so we skipped it and headed to the Little Mermaid ride.

We took some more magic shot pictures and had an ice cream sandwich. We met up with Sabrina at this time, and decided to head back to the hotel. It was mid/early afternoon by now. Sabrina decided that she needed to go to Casting at Disney to see if she could possibly try out to be Ariel at the parks. Yes, it really is a dream of hers. So we talked about where it was and the best way to get there, and she headed out. Kim, Zoe and I did a little shopping for Haley (Zoe wanted to get Angel –Stitch’s girlfriend) for her. So we did that. I stopped and got a few castle pictures also. Then we headed to the hotel.















When we got back to the hotel, Matt was ready to eat and Haley was back and she was hungry too. She we all decided (less Sabrina who was not back yet) to head to DTD to eat dinner and do some shopping. Matt wanted WPE again, so that is where we headed. I know I got the Chinese chicken salad, and Haley got the meatloaf sandwich, but I have no idea of what Matt and Kim got. Zoe had chicken nuggets/strips. We finished here and headed to the pin trading store. I actually spent very little here. I think I got a few Figment mystery pin packs and an ASMusic resort pin. Matt picked up a LE pin for the dog whisperer. Next up was Once Upon a Toy. There was nothing I really wanted or needed here, but I do believe we got Zoe an Animator Doll and some other princess type things. Then we headed to the new Trend D and those stores that are all kinda under one roof. Matt had seen a lace jacket that he wanted to get for the dog whisperer, but they did not have her size. But we saw a Maleficent hoodie with the horns on the hood, and he got that for her (which she LOVES! And wears all the time!) Haley got some of the dark princess artwork in the art store, and I got nothing! Oh wait…I did get a Donald postcard for my son at the art store. Then we headed to the big mama of stores…World of Disney. At this point, we all went our separate ways. I found a Kingdom Keepers book for a friend, and was looking at some other things when I got a text from my sister to come to the women’s wear area. When I got there, I found Haley and Zoe but not Kim. Apparently she had sent them the text too. When I realized the jewelry room was next to the women’s wear room, I figured she was looking at the names above the door, and deducted that she was actually in the jewelry area. This is also where Matt was. He was looking at Jack Skellington watches for the dog whisperer. We found Kim looking at the Pandora bracelets! Earlier in the week, Kim and Haley had found a sterling silver bracelet they liked for Zoe, in AK, but they did not have her size. I did not realize that they were looking at Pandora ones though! Anyway, she had us come over there to get my opinion, and have Zoe pick out a charm. Zoe chose the Cinderella gown charm. Kim decided to get one too, and she chose the Disney princess crown charm. I still can’t believe we bought a Pandora bracelet for a 4 year old! I don’t even have one of those! Matt ended up with a Jack watch for the dog whisperer. After the jewelry purchases, we all went our separate ways. Matt & I ended up at the store connected to the pet merchandise store. We picked up a squeaky Minnie Bow for Kaylee. Poor Dunkin got nothing…I wanted to get the bandana’s but was concerned there were too small for him. Matt also hit the jackpot for Jack Skellington merchandise and picked up a purse and a few other things for the dog whisperer. We all ended up going into the Art of Disney looking around. When I win the lottery and build a house in Disney’s Golden Oaks, there are many pieces of artwork I want from there…especially this large Lion King painting I saw. A girl can dream right!? We then headed back to the resort. Sabrina got back about the same time. After her trek to casting (they were not casting for Ariel at this time) she headed to Epcot. While there she had sent me a text about a Figment Shoe ornament. I had her pick one up for both me and another co-worker that is a Figment lover. So we looked at those! I LOVE it! Kim and Haley did some packing before everyone headed to bed. They were leaving to go home the next morning. I had breakfast plans for meeting up with another local friend of mine.

 

[kcpinwdw]

they were not casting for Ariel at this time

I do hope she keeps trying. Seems like a inevitability!

The pictures of Zoe with Sebastian are wonderful!

 

[cajunfan]

I do hope she keeps trying. Seems like a inevitability!

The pictures of Zoe with Sebastian are wonderful!

She will! They do casting here in Nashville twice a year I think...she (and a few other cast members) try out each time.

I kind of like the one where Zoe is eating the ice cream sandwich...where it is all over her face and teeth! LOL!

 

[Gracefulskinny]

Our first stop would be Magic Kingdom.

Great Minds strike again! I can't believe we never ran into each other.

Love this shot!

A girl can dream right!?

 

[Elevationist]

Playing catch-up!

Before I forget... You have officially convinced me to re-add breakfast at CRT to my Ultimate ADR wishlist. It probably won't happen until my 2017 trip, but I wanna go thanks to your review!

I freaking LOVE each of these magic shots! I want them ALL!! (Especially the Sven one... it's HILARIOUS!)

We got to the hotel quickly, and I think once Zoe woke up they went to the pool. I did laundry. And relaxed. I was tired.

Yeah, I bet you were! You've had a BUSY trip so far!

This is a WONDERFUL photo! I love love love seeing a CM genuinely loving what they do!

When I win the lottery and build a house in Disney’s Golden Oaks

Oh, you're gonna do this too? Let me know when, maybe we can be neighbors. (I've already picked out my floor plan.... )

 

[cajunfan]

Before I forget... You have officially convinced me to re-add breakfast at CRT to my Ultimate ADR wishlist. It probably won't happen until my 2017 trip, but I wanna go thanks to your review!

I was pleasantly surprised. because, I just was not real excited about it when I went the first time. The food was AWEFUL then. But the service and food was FANTASTIC this time. So it is second on the list of ADRs we need to get on the 2016 trip (only after BOG for dinner).

I freaking LOVE each of these magic shots! I want them ALL!! (Especially the Sven one... it's HILARIOUS!)

Do a google search for all the magic shots. I know the Sven one was just part of the Flower and Garden set at the time. But I know Baymax showed up in certain pictures around the parks too. (I know in some taken by Space Mountain). But definitely ask if they have any magic shots!

Oh, you're gonna do this too? Let me know when, maybe we can be neighbors. (I've already picked out my floor plan.... )

Glad to know I am not the only one! LOL! I had picked the Island House, but someone had the audacity to buy it before I won the lottery! So I have not settled on a new favorite yet! What is your floor plan?